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Gunung Raja Paksi bolsters commitment to the production of sustainable steel in Southeast Asia via two MoU signings with Fortescue Future Industries and KADIN

The recent new MoU signings are in line with GRP’s mission to decarbonise the regional steel industry as outlined in its most recently launched ESG Strategy Handbook

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP), a member of Gunung Steel Group and one of the largest private steelmakers in Indonesia today, reaffirmed their commitment towards sustainable steel manufacturing for the Southeast Asia region by signing two new Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), one with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy company and the other with Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), the government agency driving business and economic development in Indonesia.

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The MoU with FFI explores collaboration on green hydrogen and green ammonia use cases, whereas the agreement with KADIN pledges GRP’s commitments towards net zero, which are key focus areas following the release of their recent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy Handbook. These will propel the company forward in its agenda of decarbonising the region’s steel industry through accelerating net zero emissions and promoting the use of green energy, which are key focus areas in its ESG strategy.

Steel production is one of the world’s most polluting and energy consuming activities making it a major contributor to global emissions. According to the World Economic Forum, Asia’s steel industry alone accounts for more than 70% of the carbon emissions in global steel production to date. As the largest steelmaker in Indonesia, GRP is leading the charge as exemplified by these MoUs, which lay the foundation for further environmental initiatives in the coming future.

“Given the devastating impact of climate change, it has become a business imperative for leaders to act towards ensuring a sustainable supply chain in their growth journey. The steps we take today will build the future for tomorrow, therefore we are working with these partners who have the expertise to drive our business and the steel industry to a prosperous and more environmentally friendly future,” said Tony Taniwan, Executive Committee at GRP.

Under this MoU, GRP will be collaborating with FFI to explore technical and commercial use cases for green hydrogen and green ammonia as well as the implementation of technologies aid in the utilisation of green energy in the supply chain and potential offtake collaboration. The use of green hydrogen could allow GRP to produce low-emission steel in what is a particularly hard-to-abate sector. This is one of key action items in transforming the steelmaking operations in particular to the environmental impact of the business.

“We are leveraging the right knowledge and expertise to incorporate sustainability initiatives alongside business processes in helping to make our sustainability strategy more viable in the long term. We also wanted to ensure the positive impact of economic growth is not achieved with the expense of our people and environment,” said Kimin Tanoto, Executive Committee at GRP.

“Working with FFI and KADIN, both who are knowledgeable and experienced within their own fields, will help us discover and embrace the right technologies and methods of harnessing these cleaner solutions while paving the way forward towards net zero in the region,” said Kelvin Fu, Advisor at GRP.

“Fortescue is the only major heavy industry company in the world with a real construction plan to get to real zero and we are already rapidly beginning to acquire and implement the technology required to deliver on our 2030 decarbonisation target. If we are to have the impact needed to reduce carbon emissions, we cannot do this alone. We need other emitters – companies like GRP – to follow our lead and we are determined to do everything in our power to help them on their own path to decarbonisation,” says Dr Andrew Forrest AO, Chairman and Founder of Fortescue.

To propel Indonesia forward towards its goal of reaching net zero in 2060, GRP has partnered with KADIN under its Net Zero Hub initiative which is designed specifically to support Indonesia’s private sector in their journey in achieving net zero emissions. Under this partnership, GRP reaffirms their pledge to net zero and will work closely with KADIN to identify clear benchmarks and priorities for decarbonisation to help the company reach its net zero target.

“With our recent initiatives such as the ESG Strategy Handbook and the recent MoU signings which study the use of next generation technology and pledge towards net zero, we are well positioned to further our way towards more sustainable production of steel,” said Sheren Omega, Head of Sustainability of GRP

“Currently, we are witnessing Indonesia being on track towards achieving net zero in 2060, with policy developments in the making such as the formulation of a carbon tax to be imposed on fired power plants and investments into solar panels and electric vehicles. This can only be achieved with collaboration with private sector partners such as GRP. We hope that this MoU will pave the way for future partnerships with more industry players to build a low carbon industry ecosystem for the future generations of Indonesia,” said Muhammad Yusrizki, Chairman of Renewable Energy Committee at KADIN.

GRP is dedicated towards the sustainable production of steel in the region and seeks to work closely with stakeholders from the government and private sector as part of its mission. To foster collaborations and alignments in building a sustainable future, GRP participated in the panel discussion on 11th November at the Indonesia Net Zero Summit, discussing the importance of decarbonising the industry’s supply chain.

Hashtag: #GunungRajaPaksi

About GRP

PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP) is part of the Gunung Steel Group, which is one of Indonesia’s major private steel businesses. Our company began its operations in 1970 in Medan, North Sumatra, by producing hot steel, then progressed to manufacture steel beams and sheets.

With over 50 years of steel industry experience, GRP has a production capacity of 2,200,000 tons of high-quality steel annually approved by local and international certifying company.

Today, our company has become one of the largest private steel companies in Indonesia. Gunung Raja Paksi, “Shaping Tomorrow”. Together we develop a better future.

About Fortescue Future Industries (FFI)

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a global green energy company committed to producing green hydrogen, containing zero carbon, from 100 per cent renewable sources.

Green hydrogen is a zero-carbon fuel that when used produces primarily water. It is a practical and implementable solution that can help revolutionise the way we power our planet: helping to decarbonise heavy industry and create jobs globally.

FFI is leading the green industrial revolution, developing technology solutions for hard-to-decarbonise industries, while building a global portfolio of renewable green hydrogen and green ammonia projects.

FFI is also leading the global effort to help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors and is developing and acquiring the technology and energy supply to help decarbonise the iron operations of one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) – our parent company Fortescue Metals Group (ASX FMG).

About KADIN

Kadin or Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the umbrella organisation of the Indonesian business chambers and associations. It is focused on all matters relating to trade, industry, and services, and is highly committed to tapping potentials and synergies of the national economy, offering a strategic forum for Indonesian entrepreneurs.

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Cheng & Cheng Taxation Reveals How the Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption Regime Is a Radical Change to the Source Concept of Hong Kong’s Taxation System

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Cheng and Cheng Taxation Services Limited (Cheng and Cheng Taxation), one of the top 20 accounting firms in Hong Kong, reviews the Inland Revenue Department’s latest draft legislation and guidelines on amendments to the taxation of foreign-sourced passive income, under which dividend income will no longer automatically be 100% non-taxable in Hong Kong, while offshore claims in Hong Kong will also be impacted.

Introduction to the FSIE regime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UuX1qBTzJsMandarin version: Link

Introduction to the FSIE regime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UuX1qBTzJs
Mandarin version: Link

The HKSAR Government will be introducing a Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) regime, with a target enforcement date of 1 January 2023. The new FSIE regime will have a significant impact on the source concept of Hong Kong’s taxation system. Hong Kong has long been famous for its territorial-based principle of taxation, in which non–Hong Kong sourced income is not subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax. However, as this could give rise to double non-taxation on a project, such a tax treatment principle is deemed to be harmful to international tax standards and has recently aroused great concern from the European Union (EU).

To address the EU concerns, the HKSAR Government has issued a consultation paper to introduce the FSIE regime, which imposes additional rules on the offshore claims of the following four types of income:

  • Interest income
  • Dividend income
  • Disposal gains (equity interest)
  • Intellectual property (IP) income

Active income, such as trading profits and service income, are not covered under the FSIE regime.

Base rules under the proposed FSIE regime

The refined FSIE regime only targets the Hong Kong constituent entities of multinational enterprise (MNE) groups. It also specifically targets passive income that is received in Hong Kong.

By following the approach adopted in Singapore, an income is regarded as received in Hong Kong if:

  • It is remitted to Hong Kong (e.g., remitted to a Hong Kong bank account);
  • It is used to settle debt incurred in respect of a business carried on in Hong Kong; or
  • It is used to buy movable property, which is subsequently brought into Hong Kong.

Protection from double-taxation under the FSIE regime

Under normal circumstances, a tax credit is generally available in Hong Kong in the case of double-taxation issues for Hong Kong’s Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) partners. In other words, no tax credit is available to non-DTA partners.

However, if a non–Hong Kong sourced passive income becomes subject to Hong Kong Profits Tax under the FSIE regime, a tax credit will be available in Hong Kong if the concerned income is also subject to tax of a similar nature in other tax jurisdictions, no matter whether the counterparty is a DTA partner or not. The rationale is that the FSIE regime is being enacted solely in response to pressures from the EU, rather than to raise tax revenues in Hong Kong.

As a result, taxpayers who have already paid foreign tax on their passive income should be more relaxed under the proposed FSIE regime.

Recap of Hong Kong’s source rule on passive income

The basic principle of determining the source of the four types of concerned passive income under Hong Kong Profits Tax is shown below.

Affected income Source rule
Interest income Provision of credit test/operation test
Dividend income Tax residency of the investment
(100% non-taxable under all scenarios)
Disposal gains (equity interest) Listed shares: location of stock exchange
Unlisted shares: place where the sales contracts are effected
IP royalty income Contract effected test
Intellectual property DEMPE functions location

Interest income: For simple loan arrangements, provision of the credit test applies where the source depends on the location in which the loan funds were first made available to the borrower. For moneylenders, corporate treasury centres and more complicated situations, the operation test applies. It is worthwhile noting that the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department increasingly uses the operation test to determine the source of interest income.

Dividend income: As Hong Kong–sourced income is also exempt from Hong Kong Profits Tax, dividend income was 100% non-taxable in Hong Kong before the introduction of the FSIE regime.

Disposal gains: Long-term investment capital gains are non-taxable in Hong Kong, which is the cornerstone of Hong Kong’s taxation system. What is uncertain at the moment is whether the FSIE regime will override the capital gains claim benefits of the Hong Kong tax system.

IP income: The contract effected test and the place of usage of the IP are the two traditional criteria for determining the source of royalty fees. Following international practice, the location in which the DEMPE functions (development, enhancement, maintenance, protection and exploitation) of the IP is carried out is now also an important criteria.

Proposed FSIE regime on four specific covered income types

In addition to the above current source rule of Hong Kong, in order to pursue an offshore profits claim in Hong Kong, taxpayers also have to fulfil the following rules under the proposed FSIE regime:

Covered offshore income Applicable rule
Interest income Economic substance rule
Dividend income Economic substance rule or
participation exemption
Disposal gains Economic substance rule or
participation exemption
IP income Nexus approach

All covered passive income received by covered taxpayers not in-scope of the exemption rules are liable to profits tax in Hong Kong.

Economic substance rule (interest income, dividend income, disposal gains)

Pursuant to the economic substance rule, taxpayers have to build up economic substance in Hong Kong in order to successfully pursue an offshore claim in Hong Kong. The logic is that the taxpayers have to demonstrate that Hong Kong (rather than other tax jurisdictions) possesses the taxing rights under international standards because its economic substance is in Hong Kong. The taxpayers in the end do not have to pay tax due to the local legislation in Hong Kong. This is similar to the current economic substance law in offshore jurisdictions (such as the BVI and the Cayman Islands).

To fulfil the economic substance rule, covered taxpayers will need to meet the adequacy test, as follows:

  • Employ an adequate number of qualified employees; and
  • Incur an adequate amount of operating expenditure in Hong Kong in relation to the relevant activities.

Outsourcing of income-producing operations to another Hong Kong company is possible, provided that the taxpayers have control over the outsourced operations’ activities.

The proposal does not specify the exact number of employees or the amount of expenses required, but does note that, for a pure equity holding company which derives dividend income and equity interest disposal gains only, the requirements are more relaxed.

For interest income recipients, the taxpayers have to demonstrate that the relevant strategic decisions and the relevant loan financing arrangements are made in Hong Kong first, before the application of the interest income source rule (that is, the provision of the credit test or operation test).

Participation exemption (dividend income, disposal gains)

Even if the offshore dividend income or disposal gains do not fit the economic substance requirements, taxpayers are still eligible to pursue an offshore claim in Hong Kong when they meet the participation exemption requirements.

Under participation exemption, all of the following rules must be satisfied in order to pursue a non-taxable claim in Hong Kong:

  1. The income recipient (holding company) is a Hong Kong tax resident or a Hong Kong Permanent Establishment of a non-tax resident;
  2. The income recipient holds at least 5% of the shares or equity interest in the investee company;
  3. The income recipient has continuously held its shares or equity interest in the investee company for 12 months or longer before the income accrues to the income recipient;
  4. Switch-over rule: The corporate income tax rate of the investee company is at least 15%;
  5. Main purpose test (General Tax Anti-Avoidance Rule): If the Inland Revenue Department considers that the main purpose of the whole arrangement is for tax avoidance, participation exemption will not be fulfilled; and
  6. Anti-hybrid mismatch rule: The dividend payments of an investee company should not be tax-deductible.

MNE groups very often have complicated shareholding structures, in which the direct investee company of the Hong Kong holding company may not be the operating entity. In the case of dividend income, it is further explained in the tax bill that a “see-through” approach will be adopted, such that the underlying dividends and/or profits of up to five tiers of investee entities will be considered when assessing whether the switch-over rule (Point 4 above) is met. The tax bill does not mention whether the same approach shall apply in the case of disposal gains.

Nexus approach (IP income)

First of all, the exemption introduced in the proposed regime only covers income from patents and other IP income of a similar nature. Other intellectual property, such as trademarks or copyrights, is not applicable to any exemption and, therefore, all in-scope IP income generated from trademarks and copyrights would be deemed as taxable in Hong Kong. However, taxpayers are reminded to go through the base rules of the proposed regime to ascertain whether the IP income is in-scope or not (i.e., if the income recipient is part of an MNE group and the income is received in Hong Kong).

For income from patents, the nexus approach will be used to calculate the IP income qualifying for non-taxable claims under the FSIE regime (that is, in addition to the above source rule requirement). The calculation formula is as follows:

Qualifying expenditure incurred by the taxpayer to develop the IP assets / Overall expenditure incurred by the taxpayer to develop the IP assets
X
IP income from the qualifying IP asset

Based on the above formula, the next question would be the determination of “qualifying expenditure” (i.e., the numerator of the above formula).

In order to qualify as qualifying expenditure, the location requirement under different scenarios is as follows:

Persons responsible for the research & development (R&D) work Location requirement
Taxpayer itself Hong Kong or overseas
Outsourced to an unrelated party Hong Kong or overseas
Outsourced to a related party Hong Kong

Another thing to note is that qualifying expenditure does not include the acquisition costs of the IP asset. However, the amount of qualifying expenditure can be uplifted by 30% (subject to a cap equal to the overall operating expenses incurred by the Hong Kong taxpayer).

Based on the above formula, if the majority or all of the R&D work of the Hong Kong company is outsourced to an overseas related party, it is unlikely that the Hong Kong company can pursue an offshore claim on the IP income.

Another important note is that the R&D expenses paid by a Hong Kong taxpayer to overseas group companies are unlikely to be tax-deductible. If the corresponding IP income is not eligible for an offshore claim in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong company may end up having significant Hong Kong Profits Tax liabilities. For further details, please refer to:
https://henrykwongtax.com/article/cheng-cheng-taxation-reveals-how-super-tax-deduction-on-rd-activities-in-hong-kong/.

Significant impact on MNEs

Henry Kwong, Tax Partner of Cheng & Cheng Taxation Services Limited, explains: “Based on our experience, offshore claims in Hong Kong are a significant part of the tax planning of MNE groups, while it is common that these MNE groups may maintain limited or even no economic substance in Hong Kong. As such, we believe that the proposed FSIE regime is going to affect a significant number of MNE groups.”

The proposed FSIE regime will require these MNE groups to build up economic substance in order to enjoy preferential tax treatment in Hong Kong. While it may increase the financial burden on MNE groups, the proposed regime can potentially enhance the employment market in Hong Kong. MNE groups currently pursuing offshore claims in Hong Kong are advised to consult their tax advisors to perform a tax health check before the year 2023 and to make the necessary operational reforms.

Hashtag: #ChengChengTaxation

About Cheng & Cheng Taxation Services

Cheng & Cheng is one of the top 20 accounting firms in Hong Kong, with over 250 staff in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We are the principal auditor for around 20 listed corporations in Hong Kong and the tax advisor for over 80. We specialise in providing Hong Kong, Mainland China and international tax advisory services, as well as transfer pricing services to international clients. If you would like to know more about transfer pricing in Hong Kong, or seek tax advice from our tax experts, please do not hesitate to contact us by email () or phone (+852 3962 0114 / +852 5600 1980).

Thai Man Arrested at a Friendship Bridge for Carrying Illegal Items

Custom Officers inspecting contrabands found inside a Thai man's car | Photo credit: ຂ່າວພັນລາວ Top Laos Story

Police arrested a Thai man at the first Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane after discovering various illegal items inside his car.

The 7th Stroke Prevention Campaign by Beijing Tong Ren Tang

Better Public Health with Enhanced Awareness of Stroke

Hong Kong SAR – Media OutReach -14 November 2022 – World Stroke Day takes place on October 29th every year. For the seventh consecutive year, Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Tong Ren Tang”, or “TRTCM”) has held the “Peer Support for Stroke Prevention” campaign in Hong Kong. The campaign for this year has just successfully concluded. In raising awareness of stroke prevention, TRTCM held the first Hong Kong’s free tram ride day with the theme of “Stroke Awareness”. There are also live broadcast lectures that teach young people tips to have good health. They are also allowed to visit the stroke rehabilitation and the elderly centre where they can learn about Chinese traditional medicine treatment methods for stroke, and healthy diet for stroke prevention. We hope that every citizen is secured against the threat of stroke and can jointly work towards building a strong shield against it.

The World Stroke Organization (WSO) started in 2006 with the aim of drawing public attention to the problem of stroke and raising awareness of stroke prevention and treatment. TRTCM, which has a brand history of 353 years, upholds the spirit of “Benevolent and virtuous practitioners promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable”, sustaining 300-year-old stewardship to protect human life and health. Since 2016, it has held an annual “Peer Support for Stroke Prevention” campaign in Hong Kong. This year, for the first time, a series of activities were launched by means of free tram rides. The aim of these activities is to bring benefits to the local community that supports people’s livelihood, giving back to the general public who have always trusted Beijing Tong Ren Tang!

Hashtag: #BeijingTongRenTang #Stroke #StrokePreventionCampaign

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About TRTCM

Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. was set up in Hong Kong in 2004. As the overseas development platform for Beijing Tong Ren Tang beyond Mainland China, TRTCM maintains a solid foundation in Hong Kong and aims for the global market, undertaking the mission of introducing TCM culture to the world. TRTCM adheres to the spirit of “nurturing kindness and virtue, preserving tranquility and wellness” as well as the mission of “healthy life, global choice”. By taking a culture-first approach in introducing medicine through treatments, it aims to expedite the internationalization of TCM. TRTCM website:

Greenbriar Capital Engages Cormel Capital for Investor Relations and Announces Private Placement

Newport Beach, California – Newsfile Corp. – 14 November 2022 – Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar or “the Company“) Greenbriar is very pleased to announce that, subject to Toronto Venture Exchange approval, the Company has engaged Cormel Capital S.à r.l. to perform Investor Relation services to Greenbriar for a period of 12 months. Consideration is CDN $3,500 per month and 75,000 three (3) year stock options at CDN $1.50 per share.

Cormel Capital S.à r.l. (Cormel) is a private company providing financial, marketing and research services to third parties in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle-East and Africa). Cormel facilitates contacts between investors and investees in sectors such as mining, farming, project finance, green energy generation and commercial and residential real estate investments.

The Company further announces that is has arranged a small, well placed private placement of 577,000 units at CDN $1.30 per unit for total proceeds of CDN $750,100.00. Each unit comprises one common share and one full common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is convertible into one common share at CDN $1.50 per share and the warrants expire in three years from the date of this news release. Proceeds are for general working capital. The units are subject to a four (4) month hold period. The private placement is subject to the approval of the Toronto Venture Exchange.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Jeffrey Ciachurski”

Jeffrey J. Ciachurski
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Phone: 949.903.5906
Fax: 604.608.9572
www.greenbriarcapitalcorp.ca

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release may contain forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute “forward-looking statements” and include any information that addresses activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including the Company’s strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance and other statements that express management’s expectations or estimates of future performance.

About Greenbriar Capital Corp:

Greenbriar is a leading ESG Alternative Asset developer of renewable energy and sustainable real estate. With long-term, high impact, contracted sales agreements in key project locations and led by a successful, industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value.

Ukraine Urges ASEAN Countries to Condemn Russia’s Aggression

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the ASEAN Summit 2022

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba attended the 2022 ASEAN Summit where he requested member countries to take a firmer stance against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

“Hang Lung X HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program Community Inclusion Day” Showcasing the artistic talents of dementia patients while promoting cross-generational care

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Hang Lung Properties (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”, SEHK stock code: 00101) and the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (“HKYWCA”) jointly organized the second “Love·No·Limit” Dementia Friendly Program – Community Inclusion Day at Amoy Plaza last weekend. At the event, free brain health consultations and cognitive testing services were offered to close to 100 individuals with the aim of promoting early detection of dementia symptoms. Over 7,600 members of the community along with dementia patients and their carers participated in the two-day event.

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(From left) Volunteer representative of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, representatives of families with dementia patients, Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of Social Welfare Department, Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Services) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, and volunteer representative of the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team show their support at the “Hang Lung x HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program ─ Community Inclusion Day “

Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of the Social Welfare Department, Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, and Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Services) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association unveiled the “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery” which displayed 200 works of art jointly created by dementia patients, their carers, young people, and Hang Lung volunteers.

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In the “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery”, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team and HKYWCA young volunteers introduce the artworks created by dementia patients to members of the public

Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operations) of Hang Lung Properties, said, “With Hong Kong’s ageing population, the rising number of dementia cases, and younger adults being diagnosed with the disease, we hope that our collaboration with the HKYWCA in the ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program can have a positive impact on the people affected by dementia and society at large. By increasing awareness in the community, encouraging early detection of symptoms, and supporting dementia patients and their carers while fostering cross-generational ties, we believe the Program will contribute to a more inclusive, caring, and dementia-friendly world. At Hang Lung, we started dementia-friendly training for our frontline staff in 2021 and will have 100% recognized as ‘Dementia Friends’ by the Social Welfare Department by first half in 2023.”

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Artworks created by dementia patients are made into postcards for the public to write down good wishes to give to the elderly they know and to cheer on families with dementia patients

Ms. Koo Kwok Lai, Rebecca, District Social Welfare Officer (Kwun Tong) of Social Welfare Department, said, “The Social Welfare Department is committed to promoting dementia friendliness in the community through various channels. The vision of turning dementia unawareness into dementia-friendliness calls for cooperation between three parties, namely, the government, social welfare organizations and the commercial sector. I am very grateful that Hang Lung Properties has spared no effort in promoting dementia friendliness, as reflected by the ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program, which is now in its third year. I am also pleased to note that a majority of Hang Lung Properties’ frontline staff have become ‘Dementia Friends’. I hope that all members of the community will continue to cooperate, understand, connect, care for, and support the elderly, caregivers and people in need, leading ultimately to the creation of a dementia-friendly city.”

Mr. Chow Wah Tat, Kenneth, Service Director (Elderly Service) of the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association, said, “HKYWCA has long been active in promoting innovative services that are tailored to the needs of the elderly, and has made building a dementia friendly community a major task. The ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program, jointly presented with Hang Lung Properties, is in its third year. Extending last year’s emphasis on artistic creation by the elderly living with dementia, this year’s theme is happiness and well wishes, enabling the elderly to share their feelings of joy and gratitude with the public through their colourful artworks. We have invited more young volunteers to participate in the creative process with the elderly. Last year, we had volunteers from Kwun Tong, and this year more than 40 young volunteers from Shatin, Central and Western, and Kwai Tsing also joined, realizing our aim of fostering care across generations. We look forward to cooperating with Hang Lung for the third year and continuing to give yet more extensive support to families with dementia patients.”

Sharing her experience at the event, Ms. Sandy So, Registered Arts (Expressive Arts) Therapist, pointed out that artistic creation can effectively help dementia patients to release their emotions and express themselves, and at the same time stimulate their senses and awareness. In the art creation process, carers will also be able to see and appreciate their abilities, which can help foster positive relationships.

The “Dementia Friendly Art Gallery” at the venue showcased cross-generational works of art created by over 110 dementia patients, 80 Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team members, as well as HKYWCA volunteers from Kwun Tong, Shatin, Central and Western, and Kwai Tsing districts. The exhibit lets the public see the results of using artistic creation to encourage exchange between the elderly and young people. The artworks by dementia patients were also made into postcards, which were distributed at the event to give visitors a medium to share their good wishes to the elderly. Free brain health consultation was available and a cognitive testing station was set up at the venue for participants to understand their cognitive status, raise public awareness of the importance of brain risk assessment, and provide referral services to those in need.

Hang Lung is devoted to building a diverse and inclusive community via different community investment projects. The three-year “Hang Lung X HKYWCA ‘Love·No·Limit’ Dementia Friendly Program” aims to provide support to dementia patients and their carers, improve the abilities of elderly dementia patients and lighten the pressure on carers. Since its launch, the Program has benefited more than 1,500 dementia patients and their carers with Hang Lung volunteers putting in more than 830 service hours.

Hashtag: #HangLung

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit .

Experience the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Family with M1 True 5G

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 November 2022 – Thrilled by the display and software upgrades in the latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro family? Here is the icing on the cake: Apple fans can now unlock the greater potential of iPhone with M1. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are available from 7 October 2022 on Bespoke plans with M1 True 5G. Subscribing to these plans unlocks more significant cost savings for customers and extra perks and discounts amounting up to S$400* off the new devices.

Customers can take their experience with Apple's latest 5G-supported iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices up a notch by leveraging M1's Bespoke plans with True 5G.

Customers can take their experience with Apple’s latest 5G-supported iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices up a notch by leveraging M1’s Bespoke plans with True 5G.

Experience A New Way to Work and Play Affordably

With M1, customers can trade up and obtain their iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro from S$0 on Bespoke plans with True 5G, which include Bespoke Contract and Bespoke Flexi. Under Bespoke Flexi, customers can enjoy low upfront payment from S$0 for the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro devices, with flexible payment in instalment periods of 12, 24 or 36 months at 0% interest.

As a bonus, subscribers who trade their existing device for the latest iPhone can get up to additional $200 off their handset. They also gain exclusive benefits, such as unlimited weekend data and free Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music*, meeting all needs with one plan.

Advanced Phone with Groundbreaking Performance

The long-anticipated models under the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro family boast an amazing battery life of up to 29 hours of video playback. Designed with enhanced architecture powered by an A15 or A16 Bionic chip offering higher memory bandwidth, they deliver unrivalled performance and speed, enabling greater work efficiency and seamless movie streaming or gameplay. Complemented by an OLED Super Retina XDR display and Dynamic Island, users can expect a friendlier interface and impeccable graphics supporting immersive entertainment experiences.

To help customers enjoy these advanced cellular capabilities fully, M1’s iPhone deals offer True 5G providing 10 times faster speed than 4G and double the network response and reliability. With a network that keeps up with smartphones’ abilities, subscribers can easily stay on top of the action on the move.

Customers can visit M1’s website or stores to order their devices and discover new ways of working and playing.

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About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line and fibre offerings, to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licence, first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit